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USDA Invests $69 Million to Support Critical Food and Nutrition Security Needs

USDA·October 27, 2026
USDA Invests $69 Million to Support Critical Food and Nutrition Security Needs

The USDA has announced $69 million in new funding to support nutrition incentive and produce prescription programs across the country. These grants, administered through the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, aim to help SNAP beneficiaries and other low-income individuals afford fresh fruits and vegetables.

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This announcement highlights the federal government's continued commitment to integrating produce prescription and nutrition incentive models into public health strategies to combat food insecurity.

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